You are a Kinesthetic Learner

Kinesthetic learners learn best by doing and exploring problems in real-life situations. They understand concepts best by applying them and through trial and error.

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Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners:

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• Learn through hands-on activities

• Can’t sit still and have a pretty short attention span

• Have a lot of energy

• Are drawn to sports or performing arts

 

Strategies for Learning:

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• Find problems to solve in order to supplement your learning

• Use flashcards and physical objects to help you understand concepts

• Take active breaks between study sessions

• Make studying interesting by finding projects you want to work on

• Consider learning robotics or how devices are built in order to understand things better

• Come up with hands-on projects that will help you stay engaged and learning

 

Hybrid Kinesthetic Learners:

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You could also be a hybrid learner! Here are some hybrid learning style options:

• Visual-Kinesthetic

• Auditory-Kinesthetic

• Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic

 

Read more about the other learning styles to see if you can enhance your studying strategies with a hybrid model: Visual, Auditory

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Motivation:

 

Finally, make sure that your learning materials help you motivate you to learn. Some motivating factors I’ve discovered are:

 

1. Course Timing/Schedule

Whether you have a set schedule for the course (e.g. if it is live) or if it is on-demand. Be honest with yourself, what would motivate you to put in the work more?

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2. Social Pressure

Some people need company and social pressure for motivation, while some prefer to do things on their own. Which one are you?

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3. Paid vs. Free

A huge motivating factor for me – if I’ve paid for something, I value it much more than free resources. Again, be honest with yourself here to find the perfect course for you.